Certain species of mosquitoes are drawn to dark clothing, so try to wear lighter colors and avoid scented perfumes or lotions if possible.

6. Change your lightbulbs

Opt for LED lights, yellow "bug lights" or sodium lamps to reduce the number of mosquitoes swarming around the door as you go in and out of the house.

5. Try some catnip oil

Nepetalactone, the essential oil in catnip, does more than just drives cats crazy. It's also a more effective mosquito repellent than DEET.

4. Build a bat house

Like them or not, bats can eat hundreds of insects in just one hour, mosquitoes included.

3. Spray yourself with some garlic

Yes, it sounds weird, but garlic is a natural mosquito repellant. Mix one part garlic juice with five parts water to make a spray that you can spritz yourself with as needed.

2. Get rid of standing water

Standing water is a breeding ground for mosquitoes, so clear your gutters of clogs and regularly change the water in bird baths or kiddie pools to keep mosquitoes from making new ones.

1. Use natural bug spray

There are plenty of options when it comes to bug spray that doesn't contain DEET and other harmful chemicals. Erbaviva's Organic Buzz Spray contains things like aloe, catnip oil, citronella and lemon grass oil.